Victorian mahogany wardrobe - antique

Excellent and very elegant Victorian wardrobe with three doors in mahogany finish, featuring a molded cornice above a shaped mahogany frieze and mirrored central doors surrounding space for hanging and drawers, flanked by arched, panel doors of the wardrobe. This Victorian wardrobe retains its original finish, which has been restored. All in excellent condition, ready to be placed in your home. Divided into 5 sections: 3 boxes, base + cornice. circa 1870

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